Police: Driver flees officer, crashes in Spring Garden Township

An attempted traffic stop ended in a crash early Sunday morning in Spring Garden Township.

The incident began at 3:25 a.m. when an officer saw a 1997 Kia Sephia run a red light south on Richland Avenue at Indian Rock Dam Road, according to Spring Garden police.

The officer tried to stop the vehicle, but stopped his attempt when the Kia accelerated and attempted to flee, police said. The car then struck a utility pole on Indian Rock Dam Road, west of Richland.

The driver was taken to York Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The road was closed for several hours while utility repairs were made.

The driver, Yikeem Williams, 24, of York, was charged with DUI, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, driving under suspension and traffic offense(s).

Anyone with information is asked to contact police, at (717) 843-0851 or by calling 911.

Update Sunday afternoon

Indian Rock Dam Road is now reopened.

Earlier

Emergency responders were sent to the scene of a single-vehicle crash around 3:25 a.m. in Spring Garden Township, according to York County 911. The crash occurred near Indian Rock Dam and Richland Avenue. Currently, Indian Rock Dam Road is closed.

Injuries were reported following the crash and at least one person was transported to the hospital, according to York County 911.